I tasted the wines of Bastian Wolber for the first time in October 2022, and I already sensed back then that I was in the presence of a very promising vigneron. As I claimed back then, give him some top vineyards - please! - and he will delight your palate and treat your hedonistic addictions …
Burgundy
Koji Nakada and Jae Hwa Park – The Japanese influence
Visiting Maison Lou Dumont in Gevrey Chambertin is an entry into an exciting Japanese Burgundian world. The Maison Lou Dumont is the estate of Koji Nakada and Jae Hwa Park. Under the brand Lou Dumont, they run quite a large négoce business. They also have a small domaine under the name Domaine …
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Chanterêves whites 2022
I have always loved the whites from Chanterêves ... they have a lovely balance and freshness ... and a nice vivid joie de vivre feel ... Just to recap... "Joie de vivre" is a beautiful French phrase often used to express a cheerful enjoyment of life, an exultation of spirit, and general …
Vin de soif incarnated… Chanterêves
It is always a balance ... when we can use the term Vin de soif. In my book, all wines can, in principle, be a vin de soif ... a term that relates perfectly to joie de vivre ... "Joie de vivre" is a beautiful French phrase often used to express a cheerful enjoyment of life, an exultation of …
Visit to Charodon – Tasting the Red 2022s
Charodon reds from the 2022 vintage ... short and sweet and directly to the notes. Check out some more about the Charodon estate here. Let's taste them! Wines tasted from bottle at Charodon on 06/06/2024 Charodon Bourgogne Côte d'Or 2022 The Bourgogne Côte d'Or … red and dark fruits …
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